Train Driver End Point Assessments

Appointment times to suit you - Monday to Saturday, between 0700 and 1700.

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Our team of experienced and qualified trainers and assessors are available to support you however and wherever you need us.

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Welcome to

The Rail Academy

The Rail Academy aims to be the leading, independent, provider of rail operations Assessments and Training in the UK.

We are approved by OFQUAL to deliver End Point Assessments for the Train Driver Level 3 Apprenticeship.

TRA Train Driver EPA Level 3 V1 Specification

The Rail Academy was established in 2020 as part of SLC Operations Ltd.  Since July 2022 it has operated as a separate company under the leadership of experienced rail industry leader, Cath Bellamy.

We will specialise in supporting safety critical, operating roles including Train Drivers.

Through our exclusive industry relationships, we can provide experienced, qualified trainers and assessors across a range of safety critical roles including Train Drivers, Guards, Depot Drivers and Shunters.  And unlike other providers, we can access resources now.

You can hire trainers and assessors to bolster your in house teams and programs; deliver training and assessments on your behalf; or undertake End Point Assessments for your Train Driver Apprentices.

And to ensure the highest professional standards, all of the team are experienced railway operators, appropriately qualified and have their own competence tightly monitored and managed.  CMS files are available for inspection and checking by clients if required.

Call or email us and lets start a conversation about how we could help you.

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Us in a Nutshell

The Rail Academy aims to become the leading provider of training and assessment for Train Drivers, On Board staff and other safety critical operating roles in the UK.

Since September 2023 we have been approved by OFQUAL to deliver End Point Assessment for the Train Driver Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0645). In the coming months we intend to extend the range of End Point Assessments we can offer.

Through our exclusive industry relationships we are able to offer train operators in all sectors a unique new choice in how they carry out their training and assessment activities and how they resource it. With The Rail Academy, clients can hire our qualified personnel to support their own programs, or commission us to create and deliver training or assessment for them. Either way, we promise an outstanding service delivered by a team who are experienced rail operators, proud of what we do and looking after customers.

Safety Critical Operations Training and Assessment

The Rail Academy can help with most areas of safety critical driver and guard training and assessment - however and wherever it is needed.

Boosting in house training capability

As the demand to train drivers outstrips in house capacity, we can help. Our teams of experienced trainers and assessors can boost your own resources delivering your materials, your way.

Outstanding Customer Service

We are nothing without you. Whatever service we are working with you on, our goal is to deliver exactly what you want and make you proud you chose us.

Experienced,
Qualified & Approved

  • Approved by OFQUAL to deliver End Point Assessments for the Train Driver Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0645)
  • Experienced team of Driver and Guard Trainers and Assessors drawn from UK Passenger, Freight, Engineering and Maintenance Rail Sectors
  • Web based Learning Management System (LMS) to support distance learning
  • Purpose built training facility at Kings Norton Depot, Birmingham
Cath Bellamy Managing Director
Andrew Nicholls Business Services Manager
John Eves Head of Compliance and Quality Assurance
Ian Walters Director

Clients of The Rail Academy include: